James Eiszner, MD
Phone: (757) 668-7320
Specialty:
Education
Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College
Residency: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Certification
American Board of Anesthesiology
Pediatric Anesthesiology
Bio
Dr. Eiszner is a board-certified pediatric anesthesiologist specializing in regional anesthesia and acute pain management. Before joining CHKD, Dr. Eiszner spent a decade leading the Pediatric Acute Pain Service at the University of Oklahoma where he developed and implemented innovative pain management strategies tailored to the needs of young patients.
As an active member of the Society for Pain Medicine and the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Dr. Eiszner remains at the forefront of advancements in his field. His expertise ensures that children undergoing surgical or diagnostic procedures experience minimal discomfort, with his ultimate goal being that they leave without even realizing they’ve had a procedure.
Dr. Eiszner is deeply committed to providing compassionate and family-centered care, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the safety and well-being of every patient. He strives to create a supportive environment where children and their families feel informed and at ease.
Outside of his professional life, Dr. Eiszner is passionate about environmental sustainability and enjoys spending quality time with his family.
Additional Information
Research Areas
Protocol Development for Pediatric Thoracic Wall Surgery
Scoliosis Surgery
Clinical Interests
Regional Anesthesia
Acute Pain Medicine
Publications
Eiszner JR, Atanda A Jr, Rangavajjula A, Theroux M. A case series of peripheral nerve blocks in pediatrics and young adults with skeletal dysplasia. Paediatr Anaesth. 2016 May;26(5):553-6. doi: 10.1111/pan.12875.
Eiszner JR, Atanda A Jr, Rangavajjula A, Theroux M. Activation of massive blood transfusion protocol in a 1-year-old. J Clin Anesth. 2016 May;31:276-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2016.01.010.
Chin KR, Eiszner JR, Adams SB Jr. Role of plate thickness as a cause of dysphagia after anterior cervical fusion. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2007 Nov 1;32(23):2585-90. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e318158dec8.
Kusuma SK, Eiszner JR, Adams SB Jr, Chin KR. Measuring publication rates of randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses among medical and surgical subspecialties: how does orthopaedic surgery compare? Univ Pennsylvania Orthop J. 2009;19:91-5.
What to Expect on Surgery Day
Exceptional Surgical Care
Level I Children's Surgery Center